Here’s a sampling of activities (borrowed from Vitamin N, Our Wild Calling, Last Child in the Woods and other sources) to help your family make the best of a tough situation. These activities all depend on the availability of outdoor spaces, but most of the suggestions can be found in Arlington, MA. 

There are a million fun things to do outside when you’re a kid. Maybe more. But where do you start? How about a list of 100 things every kid absolutely has to do before they’re 12. At least that’s what kids tell Generation Wild.  

Now more than ever, getting outside in nature has so many benefits and The National Wildlife Federation wants to help your family find ways to reap the rewards of spring right in your own backyard, patio or balcony, and even your kitchen table. Developed by the National Wildlife Federation and the Natural Learning Initiative, the Nature Play at Home Guide has easy, affordable ways you can inspire nature play for young kids.

GoNoodle engages kids with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!

Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.